Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 2nd ODI

Well, that's it from this game. Cheers for your warm company. Do join us back for the series decider on Saturday. Until then, take care and farewell.

Mathews: "I was tensed after the late middle-order collapse. We were 30-40 runs short. Dilshan single-handedly won us the game. Sachitra, Mendis also bowled well. The defeat at Colombo was tough. We played positive cricket and we want to continue the good work and win at Hambantota."

Dilshan: "I enjoy these conditions at Pallekele. I play my best cricket here. Half-way through we got the message from the dressing room that 270 was a good score. The pitch was slow. I was waiting to bowl. I am enjoying both the formats. I have retired from Tests but I want to keep myself fresh for the World Cup."

Dilshan is the Man of the Match for his all-round show. He followed up his 90-ball 86 with bowling figures of 3-40.

AB de Villiers: "It was disappointing. We started slowly with the ball in hand, the middle-order collapsed. It is 1-1. We still have a chance to win the series. 267 was gettable, we pulled things back at the end. However, we did not have enough partnerships with the bat. Hashim and I had a partnership but we lost our way. Hash played a great innings but not too much partnerships around him. When I get in, I should make it big. We will have another chance at Hambantota."

Steyn fought manfully with an injured finger but all it did was to minimize the margin of defeat. Amla could have altered the script had he received more support from the middle-order. Do stick around for the presentation and quotes from both the captains.

So, Sri Lanka have bounced back strongly to force the series into the decider at Hambantota. Dilshan was the star performer, backing up with buccaneering fifty with a 3-fer with the ball at his favourite venue. Malinga and the other spinners joined the party too as South Africa floundered. Amla though was brilliant, essaying some crunching drives en-route to his 14th ODI ton, his first three-figure score that ended in vain.

38.1 A Mendis to Steyn, out Lbw!! Mendis administers the last rites. Sri Lanka level the series 1-1. This was the googly coming back in, Steyn is caught on the back foot as he does not get hold of the cut, the ball hits the flap of the front pad before Steyn eked out an inside edge. The tracker shows that the ball would have carried on to crash onto the top of the off-stump. Steyn lbw b A Mendis 23(35) [4s-4]

A Mendis to Steyn, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Ajantha Mendis [6.0-2-18-1] is back into the attack

Steyn has been give OUT LBW.. He goes for a review. The Sri Lankans though look confident. The impact was pad first. The TV umpire is taking his time and the on-field umpire's call is upheld.

37.6 Malinga to Tahir, no run, near yorker on the base of the leg-stump, Tahir jams it back to the bowler

37.5 Malinga to Tahir, no run, this was the slower yorker again, Tahir jabs his bat down and ekes out an inside edge before the ball thuds onto the pad

A spirited appeal for LBW. Umpire Llong nips it in the bud. SL want to challenge the decision. He may have got an inside edge there.

Imran Tahir, right handed bat, comes to the crease

37.4 Malinga to M Morkel, out Bowled!! Castled. This was a Malinga special - slower yorker - Morne has no clue about it as he looks to play to the leg-side, he is a week early into the shot, the ball crashes clunk into the off stump. M Morkel b Malinga 0(2)

Malinga to M Morkel, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

37.3 Malinga to M Morkel, no run, yorker hurled in, Morkel digs it out back to the bowler

Morne Morkel, left handed bat, comes to the crease

37.2 Malinga to Amla, out Caught by Senanayake!! Would you believe that? Amla has fallen to a full toss. This was a full toss just below waist-height, qualifying as a legitimate ball, Amla flicks it with no power and finds Sena at mid-wicket. I guess that's the death knell for South Africa. Amla c Senanayake b Malinga 101(102) [4s-11]

Malinga to Amla, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

37.1 Malinga to Amla, no run, the yorker goes arwy, full toss, slapped away wide of mid-on, Amla refuses the single

36.6 Senanayake to Steyn, no run, slid through on off, Steyn stabs it behind point

36.6 Senanayake to Steyn, wide, darted down leg again, this time from round the stumps, 3rd wide of the over. Steyn standing well outside the leg-stump seems to have put off Sena

36.5 Senanayake to Steyn, FOUR, floated on the stumps, Steyn races down the track and goes inside out over extra-cover to raise the fifty of the rearguard stand

36.4 Senanayake to Steyn, no run, pushed through on off, Steyn pokes it behind point off an outside edge of sorts

36.4 Senanayake to Steyn, wide, wrong line again as Senanayake slides it well down leg

36.4 Senanayake to Steyn, wide, darted down leg

36.3 Senanayake to Steyn, FOUR, tossed up on off, Steyn charges down the track and lofts it over backward point with a slicing motion

36.2 Senanayake to Steyn, no run, worked away to the leg-side

36.1 Senanayake to Amla, 1 run, tossed up on middle and leg, Amla lines up for the slog-sweep, gets a top-edge that balloons in the air but drops in front of Kula, who rushes in from deep square leg

Sachithra Senanayake [6.0-1-24-1] is back into the attack

35.6 Malinga to Amla, 1 run, 14th ODI ton for Amla, his second in as many games. Low full toss on middle, whipped away to mid wicket. The job is not done yet

35.5 Malinga to Amla, no run, slinging in very full, Amla jams it out to mid-off

35.4 Malinga to Amla, FOUR, top shot from Amla. This was a length ball on the stumps, Amla presents a high elbow and lofts it nicely for a one bounce four over mid-on

35.3 Malinga to Amla, no run, shortish and outside off, punched down to long-off

35.2 Malinga to Amla, no run, follows it up with another slower one on middle and leg, Amla wrists it wide of mid-wicket. He does not want to expose Steyn to Malinga

35.1 Malinga to Amla, 2 runs, off-speed back of a length ball outside off, Amla waits for it to arrive and then lashes it to deep extra cover

Lasith Malinga [4.0-0-16-2] is back into the attack

Batting powerplay time! And Malinga's back. Mathews and Slinga discuss battle-plans. Meanwhile, Amla is the key for the touring party.

Drinks are on the field now..

34.6 A Mendis to Amla, 1 run, turning in on off-and-middle, Amla clips it to backward square leg off the back foot

34.5 A Mendis to Steyn, 1 run, pushed through quicker on off, steered square of the wicket on the off-side

34.4 A Mendis to Steyn, no run, shortish and skidding onto Steyn, who keeps it out off the back foot

34.3 A Mendis to Steyn, no run, flighted delivery on off, Steyn lines up for the booming drive, gets an inside edge that sneaks away towards short fine

34.2 A Mendis to Amla, 1 run, tossed up length delivery on off, punched down to long off

34.1 A Mendis to Amla, no run, pushed back to the bowler

Ajantha Mendis [5.0-2-15-1] is back into the attack

33.6 Mathews to Steyn, leg byes, FOUR, another short of length delivery outside off, Steyn is late to sway away, the ball thuds onto the shoulder and runs away past the keeper

33.5 Mathews to Steyn, no run, up in the air but Steyn is safe! This was another well-directed bouncer from Mathews, homing in around chest-height, Steyn fends it awkwardly off the splice of the bat, the ball drops wide of the on-rushing Mathews, cover and point

33.4 Mathews to Steyn, no run, shortish and on the stumps, Steyn belatedly arches back, looks to guide it over the vacant slip cordon but is beaten comfortably

33.3 Mathews to Steyn, no run, bouncer that sails into the gloves of Sanga as Steyn ducks under safely

29.3 Dilshan to Steyn, 1 run, looped up on off, Steyn looks to turn it to leg, closes the face of the bat early, gets a leading edge that pops well wide of cover

29.2 Dilshan to Amla, 1 run, tossed up on middle and leg, worked away to backward square leg

29.1 Dilshan to Amla, no run, flat on the pads, whipped away to square leg

28.6 Senanayake to Steyn, no run, skids across the right-hander, Steyn flashes and misses, beaten on the outside edge

28.5 Senanayake to Steyn, no run, floated outside off, pushed to the left of the bowler

28.4 Senanayake to Steyn, no run, looped up outside off, half-driven to cover

28.3 Senanayake to Steyn, no run, flattish and on middle and leg, Steyn pushes it down the track

28.2 Senanayake to Steyn, no run, flighted delivery turning in on off, Steyn defends it in front of the bowler

Amla walks up to Steyn to have a chat. How fit is Steyn?

28.1 Senanayake to Amla, 1 run, tossed up on off, eased down to long on

Dale Steyn, right handed bat, comes to the crease

27.6 Dilshan to Philander, out Caught by Sangakkara!! Dilshan is pumped. He nails his third wicket to with the fifty early on in the day. He pulls off the airplane celebration. This was the slider, pushed through quicker outside off, Philander aims for the cut. He can only nick it as Sanga holds onto it. Sri Lanka are just three wickets away from a series-leveling win. Philander c Sangakkara b Dilshan 1(5)

Dilshan to Philander, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

27.5 Dilshan to Philander, no run, Dilshan gives this loads of air outside off, Philander is forward as he bunts it to cover

27.4 Dilshan to Philander, no run, skids off the pitch on off, Philander manages to keep it out

27.3 Dilshan to Amla, 1 run, darted down leg, helped away to fine leg

27.2 Dilshan to Philander, 1 run, looped up on off, Philander clips it to backward square leg and gets off the mark

27.1 Dilshan to Amla, 1 run, short and coming back in with the angle, chopped to cover, that was far too close to essay the cut

26.6 Senanayake to Philander, no run, pushed through on off, Philander turns it in front of mid-wicket

Vernon Philander, right handed bat, comes to the crease

26.5 Senanayake to McLaren, out Caught by N Kulasekara!! The pressure tells on McLaren. Senanayake gives this more air, gets some turn as well, McLaren aims to go big over mid-wicket, he only slices it high in the air, oh wait, it may have come off a leading edge of sorts. Kula steadies himself underneath it and takes a good catch behind point. McLaren c N Kulasekara b Senanayake 3(17)

Senanayake to McLaren, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

26.4 Senanayake to McLaren, no run, floated on middle and off, pressed to the right of the bowler

26.3 Senanayake to McLaren, no run, quicker and on off, McLaren defends it back to the bowler

26.2 Senanayake to McLaren, no run, pushed to the off-side

26.1 Senanayake to McLaren, no run, flighted delivery on off, tapped to the man at cover

Sachithra Senanayake [3.0-0-16-0] is back into the attack

25.6 Dilshan to Amla, 2 runs, flat and outside off, Amla cracks it in front of square on the off-side for a brace

25.5 Dilshan to McLaren, 1 run, dug in short and outside off, McLaren hangs back and punches it square of the wicket on the off-side

25.4 Dilshan to Amla, 1 run, fired full on off, Amla is forward and punches it down to long on

25.3 Dilshan to Amla, no run, looped up on middle and leg, Amla moves back and nudges it to square leg

25.2 Dilshan to Amla, no run, flat and on off, tucked away to the leg-side

25.1 Dilshan to Amla, no run, quicker on off, punched to cover, straight to the fielder

24.6 A Mendis to McLaren, no run, tossed up outside off, McLaren goes hard for the drive, miscues it off the toe-end of the bat towards mid-off

24.5 A Mendis to Amla, 1 run, on the pads, worked away to backward square leg

24.4 A Mendis to Amla, no run, spinning onto the pads, nudged to short fine off the back foot

24.3 A Mendis to Amla, no run, tucked away to the leg-side

24.2 A Mendis to Amla, FOUR, floated outside off, Amla lunges forward, drives it airily and caresses it wide of extra-cover for a boundary

24.1 A Mendis to Amla, no run, dug in short and sliding down leg, Amla wants to help it away fine but can't beat short fine

23.6 Dilshan to McLaren, no run, pushed through quicker by Dilshan, McLaren just about gets his bat down in time and defends it

23.5 Dilshan to McLaren, no run, Dilshan gives this one more air, driven back at the bowler

23.4 Dilshan to Amla, 1 run, Dilshan drifts one onto Amla's pads, worked behind square for a single

23.3 Dilshan to Amla, 2 runs, full toss from Dilshan, Amla looks to flick and gets a bottom edge past the keeper for an easy brace

23.2 Dilshan to McLaren, 1 run, Dilshan gives this one more air, worked wide of cover for a single

23.1 Dilshan to Amla, 1 run, flighted and on Amla's pads, tucked behind square for a single

22.6 A Mendis to McLaren, no run, Mendis tosses one on the middle stump line, McLaren shuffles across and defends it

22.5 A Mendis to McLaren, no run, Mendis drifts one on off, McLaren goes back and defends it with a straight bat

22.4 A Mendis to McLaren, no run, slower and on off, McLaren goes back and pushes it towards cover

22.3 A Mendis to McLaren, no run, pushed through on off, McLaren goes back in defence

22.2 A Mendis to McLaren, no run, slower and on off, McLaren gets across and defends it

22.1 A Mendis to McLaren, no run, tossed up and just outside off, McLaren prods forward in defence

21.6 Dilshan to McLaren, 1 run, pushed through by Dilshan, McLaren makes room and punches it wide of cover for a single

Ryan McLaren, left handed bat, comes to the crease

21.5 Dilshan to D Miller, out Caught by Senanayake!! Miller never looked at ease, and he falls now. SA are in huge trouble. SL are cock-a-hoop, this was tossed up invitingly from Dilshan, the ball dipped as Miller went for the drive, he couldn't keep it down as he laced it towards cover. Senanayake dived forward, gets his fingers underneath and clings onto a sharp catch. D Miller c Senanayake b Dilshan 4(8) [4s-1]

Dilshan to D Miller, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

21.4 Dilshan to D Miller, FOUR, that should perk up Miller, Dilshan dropped one short and well outside off, Miller makes room and crashes it behind point, beats the valiant dive in the deep

21.3 Dilshan to D Miller, no run, another tough catch put down, this was flighted and well outside off, Miller was early into the drive, spoons it in the air and to the right of short cocver, the fielder dived, got both hands and lets it go

21.2 Dilshan to Amla, 1 run, pushed through by Dilshan, Amla goes back and works it behind square for a single

21.1 Dilshan to Amla, no run,was that a catch?, it went right off the face of the bat. This was tossed up and on the stumps, Amla shuffled across and looked to flick towards the on-side, the ball went off the face, Sangakkara grabbed at that and let it go

20.6 A Mendis to D Miller, no run, Mendis slows one on middle, Miller lunges forward and blocks

20.5 A Mendis to D Miller, no run, slower and on off, held up on the pitch, Miller pressed forward and blocked

20.4 A Mendis to D Miller, no run, flighted delivery and on the stumps, Miller pushes it straight to FSL, goos sharp work there

20.3 A Mendis to D Miller, no run, slower through the air and spinning away, Miller prods forward uncertainly, gets an inside edge that rolls away towards the on-side

20.2 A Mendis to D Miller, no run, tossed up and on off, Miller lunges forward in defence

David Miller, left handed bat, comes to the crease

A slip and a FSL in place

20.1 A Mendis to Duminy, out Caught by Sangakkara!! Another blow for Sri Lanka. Mendis has his first wicket. This was tossed up outside off and skidded through, Duminy was looking to dab it towards third man, gets a faint tickle on the way. Sangakkara was quick to grab it, Duminy knew he was a goner, he just turned his head down and walked away towards the pavilion. SL are right on top now. Duminy c Sangakkara b A Mendis 1(4)

A Mendis to Duminy, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

19.6 Dilshan to Duminy, 1 run, Dilshan gives this one plenty of air, punched down to long off, Duminy is off the mark with a single

19.5 Dilshan to Duminy, no run, pushed through by Dilshan, Duminy goes back and works it towards the off-side

19.4 Dilshan to Duminy, no run, tossed up and well outside off, Duminy looks to cut and gets a bottom edge towards the off-side

19.3 Dilshan to Amla, 1 run, flatter and on Amla's pads, nudged away behind square for a single

19.3 Dilshan to Amla, wide, Dilshan drifted one down the leg-side, Amla was looking to flick and missed, Sangakkara was quick to whip the bails away, but Amla was well in

The 3rd umpire has been called for a stumping chance. Amla is the man in question. He is SAFE

19.2 Dilshan to de Villiers, out Caught by (sub)T Perera!! AB has thrown his wicket away. This was a good piece of bowling from Dilshan, slows down the pace and invites de Villiers to have a go at him. AB came down the track, was done in by the spin and ended up dragging it towards long on where Thisara held on to a safe catch. Massive wicket for Sri Lanka. de Villiers c (sub)T Perera b Dilshan 29(41) [4s-3]

Dilshan to de Villiers, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

19.1 Dilshan to de Villiers, no run, slow turn into AB's pads, he came down the track and flicked it towards square leg

18.6 A Mendis to de Villiers, 1 run, full and on the stumps, AB presents the full face of the bat and drives it to long on

18.5 A Mendis to de Villiers, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, clipped straight to the fielder at mid-wicket

18.4 A Mendis to Amla, 1 run, uppish but safe, Amla was early into the flick as Mendis slowed this one down, it went to the right of the man at mid-wicket

18.3 A Mendis to Amla, no run, Mendis gives this one more air, Amla makes room and drives it straight to mid-off

18.2 A Mendis to de Villiers, 1 run, Mendis flights one on the middle stump line, flicked away to long on for a single

18.1 A Mendis to Amla, 3 runs, good fielding from Priyanjan at the point boundary, but very well run by AB as well. This was short and wide from Mendis, Amla made room and cut it behind point. Priyanjan dives and saves a run for his team

17.4 Dilshan to de Villiers, 1 run, de Villiers comes down the track to a well tossed up ball and punchs it to long on for a single

17.3 Dilshan to de Villiers, no run, flighted delivery and on off, defended towards the off-side

17.2 Dilshan to de Villiers, no run, Dilshan drifts one on AB's pads, hre looks to flick and misses

17.1 Dilshan to Amla, 1 run, worked by Amla to the leg-side for an easy single

Drinks are on the field now

16.6 N Kulasekara to de Villiers, FOUR, lovely shot, AB does a little shimmy, gets to the pitch of the ball and drills it through extra cover for a boundary

16.5 N Kulasekara to de Villiers, no run, tad fuller and on off, defended back at the bowler

16.4 N Kulasekara to de Villiers, 2 runs, Amla was struggling had there been a direct hit at the bowler's end, fraction too short and wide from Kulasekara, AB cracked it square past point and called for the second run, Amla was taking it easy and he has to hurry to make his end, a direct hit would have sent him packing

16.3 N Kulasekara to Amla, 1 run, Kulasekara keeps it full and well outside off, lashed away in front of square past cover for a single

16.2 N Kulasekara to Amla, no run, on a length and just outside off, Amla stays back and defends it towards point

16.1 N Kulasekara to Amla, FOUR, Amla is playing on a different surface here, short of a length and just outside off, nothing wrong with the ball, Amla stays back and punches it through extra cover for another boundary

15.5 Dilshan to de Villiers, no run, flighted and on off, defended back at the bowler

15.4 Dilshan to de Villiers, no run, pushed through flatter and just on off-stump, de Villiers stays back and defends it

15.3 Dilshan to Amla, 1 run, Dilshan drifts one on the stumps, Amla goes back and works it in front of square on the on-side for a single

15.2 Dilshan to de Villiers, 1 run, flatter and on the stumps, de Villiers rocks back and pulls it over square leg for a single

15.1 Dilshan to de Villiers, no run, half-an-appdeal for LBW, but this was sliding well down leg, de Villiers was looking to flick and missed

14.6 N Kulasekara to de Villiers, 1 run, did it carry back to the bowler? AB was a tad too early on the drive, spooned it back at the bowler, Kula couldn't get down in time and the ball rolls away towards mid-off

14.5 N Kulasekara to de Villiers, no run, tad fuller and on off, defended towards the off-side

14.4 N Kulasekara to Amla, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, Amla drives it wide of mid-off and only a tumbling dive saves the boundary

14.3 N Kulasekara to Amla, FOUR, touch too short and wide from Kula, he has struggled against Amla, quick reflexes as he cracks it square past point for another boundary, brings up his 24th ODI fifty

14.2 N Kulasekara to Amla, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Amla prods forward and blocks

14.1 N Kulasekara to Amla, no run, short of a length and well outside off, Amla drives but can't get it past cover

Nuwan Kulasekara [3.0-0-22-0] is back into the attack

13.6 Dilshan to de Villiers, no run, flatter from Dilshan, defended back at the bowler

13.5 Dilshan to Amla, 1 run, Dilshan drops this one short and well outside off, Amla makes room and slaps it square on the off-side for a single

13.4 Dilshan to Amla, no run, Dilshan flights one on off, Amla pushes it back at the bowler

13.3 Dilshan to de Villiers, 1 run, works a well tossed up ball to long on for a single

13.2 Dilshan to de Villiers, no run, lovely delivery from Dilshan, the off-break, pitches on off and spins across the face of AB's bat, some extra bounce as well, de Villiers was completely beaten as he prodded forward. Sangakkara whips the bails off but AB was well in

13.1 Dilshan to Amla, 1 run, slightly short and just outside off, Amla makes room and cuts it square past point

Tillakaratne Dilshan, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

12.6 A Mendis to Amla, 1 run, run, Mendis drifts one on middle, Amla goes back and defends it towards the on-side

12.5 A Mendis to Amla, no run, pushed through by Mendis, Mendis goes back and nudges it towards the on-side

12.4 A Mendis to de Villiers, 1 run, Mendis gives this one more and on the middle and leg line, nudged away towards long on for a single

12.3 A Mendis to Amla, 1 run, Mendis gave this one more air, Amla goes back and works it towards the on-side

12.2 A Mendis to Amla, no run, flatter and on the pads, Amla clips it straight to the fielder at mid-wicket

12.1 A Mendis to de Villiers, 1 run, tossed up and on off, AB opened the face of his bat at the last moment and beat point with the drive

Ajantha Mendis, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack

11.6 Senanayake to Amla, no run, Senanayake tosses one on the leg-stump line, turned straight to the fielder at square leg

11.4 Senanayake to Amla, no run, the slider from Senanayake, went on straight with the arm, Amla was playing for the spin and missed, he nearly nicked it through

11.3 Senanayake to de Villiers, 1 run, Senanayake drifts one on off, eased towards long on for a single

11.2 Senanayake to de Villiers, no run, Senanayake gives this one more air, de Villiers gets across and blocks

11.1 Senanayake to de Villiers, no run, tossed up and on off, de Villiers presses across and defends it

10.6 Mathews to Amla, no run, a bouncer to end the over, Mathews watches it sail well above his head

10.5 Mathews to de Villiers, 1 run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, de Villiers pushes forward and gets an inside edge behind square, just a single

10.4 Mathews to Amla, 1 run, on a good length and well outside off, steered away towards third man for a single

10.3 Mathews to de Villiers, 1 run, fuller length delivery and in that channel outside off, driven towards sweeper cover for a single

10.2 Mathews to de Villiers, FOUR, cracking shot, Mathews overpitched this one well outside off, AB gets forward, leans into the drive, presents a high elbow and drills it past extra cover for a boundary

10.1 Mathews to Amla, 1 run, Mathews bangs one short and well outside off, Amla gets on top of the bounce and pulls it wide of mid-wicket for a single

9.6 Senanayake to Amla, 1 run, tossed up and on off, Amla leans forward and works it in front of square on the on-side for a single

9.5 Senanayake to Amla, FOUR, lovely shot, Senanayake gave this one plenty of air, Amla gets a big stride forward, gets to the pitch and caresses it through extra cover for a boundary

9.4 Senanayake to Amla, no run, Senanayake gives this one more air, driven to the right of the bowler. Dilshan gets across and prevents a single

9.3 Senanayake to Amla, no run, flatter and quicker from Senanayake, Amla makes room and cuts it straight to the fielder at cover point

9.2 Senanayake to de Villiers, 1 run, Senanayake drifts one on AB's pads, nudged behind square for a single

Looks like the rain has stopped. Hopefully there will be no more of those showers.

8.6 Mathews to de Villiers, no run, on a good length and just outside off, AB gets across and defends it

8.5 Mathews to de Villiers, no run, Mathews goes full and wide outside off, de Villiers goes hard on the drive and mistimes it towards point

8.4 Mathews to de Villiers, no run, on a good length and just outside off, de Villiers stays inside the line and punches it towards mid-off

8.3 Mathews to de Villiers, no run, AB tried to be too cheeky, was looking to run a length ball towards third man, gets a bottom edge that rolls away to the keeper

8.2 Mathews to de Villiers, no run, short and wide from Mathews, de Villiers cuts it hard and straight at cover point

8.1 Mathews to de Villiers, no run, short of a length and well outside off, pushed towards the off-side

Angelo Mathews, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

It has started to rain again. The ground-staff are getting ready

7.6 Senanayake to de Villiers, 1 run, leading edge and safe, it's AB's turn to have some luck, he was looking to work a well tossed up ball towards the on-side, closed the face of the bat a bit too early, gets a leading edge that pops up in front of mid-on

7.5 Senanayake to de Villiers, no run, flighted delivery and on off, driven back at the bowler

7.4 Senanayake to Amla, 1 run, Senanayake drifts one on middle, Amla plays with the spin and works it towards long on

7.3 Senanayake to Amla, no run, pushed through by Senanayake, Amla gets across and nudges it towards the on-side

Back to over the wicket

7.2 Senanayake to Amla, FOUR, very well played by Amla, too full and too wide from Senanayake, Amla gets forward and caresses it past extra cover, the timing is sublime and the ball races away to the fence

one slip and a FSL in place

7.1 Senanayake to Amla, no run, tossed up and on off, Amla presses across and defends it

Sachithra Senanayake, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

6.6 Malinga to de Villiers, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, de Villiers stays behind the line and defends it

6.5 Malinga to Amla, 1 run, Amla gets lucky, the short ball from Malinga, it was well outside off as well. Amla was looking for the pull, not the line to be attempting the shot, hits it in the air but gets it wide of mid-on and mid-wicket

6.4 Malinga to Amla, no run, the slower ball from Malinga, the line is well outside off though, left alone

6.3 Malinga to Amla, 2 runs, good work from Kula at deep fine leg, saved two runs for his team, this was short and on Amla's hips, he gets inside the line and whips it behind square. Kula runs across to his left, tumbles and stops the ball from going any further

6.2 Malinga to Amla, no run, on a length and just outside off, Amla moves across and turns it towards the on-side

6.1 Malinga to Amla, no run, on a good length and just outside off, looked like Malinga took the pace off the ball, defended towards the off-side

5.6 N Kulasekara to de Villiers, FOUR, nice way to get going, AB starts with an exquisite boundary, this was full and wide from Kula, de Villiers gets down on one knee and creams it through cover for a boundary

5.5 N Kulasekara to Amla, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping back into the right hander, Amla closes the face of the bat and works it in front of mid-wicket for a single

5.4 N Kulasekara to Amla, FOUR, beautifully played, Kulasekara errs in line and drifts once again onto Amla's pads, clipped away past mid-wicket for a boundary

5.3 N Kulasekara to Amla, no run, full and a hint of nip back into Amla, he covers for the movement and defends it

5.2 N Kulasekara to Amla, no run, full and well outside off from Kulasekara, Amla gets his bat underneath and jams it out towards the off-side

SA need a repair job from these two, similar to the one in the first ODI

5.1 N Kulasekara to Amla, no run, short and wide from Kulasekara, Amla cuts hard but hits it straight to the fielder at short point

4.6 Malinga to de Villiers, no run, the slower yorker from Malinga, but the line is just outside off, de Villiers jams it towards the off-side

AB de Villiers, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Two slips in place

4.5 Malinga to Kallis, out Caught by Sangakkara!! Kallis fails for a second time on the tour, Malinga has his second wicket. This was an excellent bouncer, short and on the stumps, Kallis was late as went for the pull, gets a top-edge that is easily held by Sangakkara moving across to his left. South Africa are in some early trouble here. Kallis c Sangakkara b Malinga 1(7)

Malinga to Kallis, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

4.4 Malinga to Kallis, no run, tad fuller and on off, Kallis presses forward and pushes it towards short extra cover

4.3 Malinga to Kallis, no run, another cutter from Malinga, this was full and shaping away, left alone

4.2 Malinga to Amla, 1 run, Malinga finds the outside edge this time, but was well controlled by Amla. The slower ball, held up on the surface after pitching, Amla waited on it, opens the face of the bat at the last moment and steers it down towards third man

Back over the wicket

4.1 Malinga to Amla, FOUR, Amla is looking in good touch, Malinga came from round the wicket and angled one on the stumps, Amla stays back, uses his wrists and flicks it in front of square on the on-side, no need to run for those

3.6 N Kulasekara to Kallis, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Kallis gets half forward as he defends it towards cover

3.5 N Kulasekara to Kallis, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Kallis gets behind the line and defends it

3.4 N Kulasekara to Amla, 1 run, a direct hit from mid-on might have had Amla in trouble, this was full and on the stumps, Amla worked it wide of mid-on and called for a quick single. The fielder was quick on the ball and throws at the bowler's end, he misses and Amla survives

3.3 N Kulasekara to Amla, no run, much better from Kulasekara, back of a length and just outside off, Amla stays back and defends it

3.2 N Kulasekara to Amla, FOUR, Kula overcompensates and bowls this one short and wide outside off, Amla gets on top of the bounce and cuts it square past point for another boundary

3.1 N Kulasekara to Amla, FOUR, Amla is looking in good touch, fraction too straight from Kulasekara, Amla shuffles across and clips it in front of square, beats square leg and the ball races away to the fence

2.6 Malinga to Amla, 1 run, change of pace from Malinga, the slower ball on Amla's pads, tucked away towards long leg for a single

2.5 Malinga to Amla, no run, Malinga goes for the yorker and fires one full and on Amla's pads, he manages to dig it out towards the on-side

2.4 Malinga to Amla, no run, short of a length and well outside off, Amla looks to drive and mistimes it towards mid-off

2.3 Malinga to Kallis, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, Kallis works it wide of mid-wicket for a single

2.2 Malinga to Kallis, no run, another short bouncer from Malinga, the line is well outside off though, Kallis ducks underneath it and lets it go

2.2 Malinga to Kallis, wide, Kallis is greeted with a quick bouncer, a bit too high though, wide called

2.1 Malinga to de Kock, out Bowled!! Cleaned up!. Excellent bowling from Malinga, he came from round the wicket, created the angle into the left-hander, de Kock was sucked into pushing forward, creates a big gap between bat and pad, the ball went on to crash into the middle and leg-stump. de Kock looks disconsolate as he walks back to the hut. Early strike by Sri Lanka. de Kock b Malinga 4(6) [4s-1]

Malinga to de Kock, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

1.6 N Kulasekara to Amla, FOUR, that's easy pickings for Amla, length ball on his pads, Amla gets across and whips it past mid-wicket, the timing is sweet and the ball races away to the fence in a hurry

1.5 N Kulasekara to Amla, no run, tad fuller and well outside off, Amla was looking to drive through extra cover, ends up slcing it off the outer half of the bat to backward point

1.4 N Kulasekara to Amla, no run, short of a length and well outside off, Amla stands tall and pushes it towards cover

1.3 N Kulasekara to Amla, no run, back of a length and well outside off, Amla punches it straight to the fielder at extra cover

1.2 N Kulasekara to Amla, no run, Kulasekara shortens his length this time, Amla stands tall and punches it towards cover

1.1 N Kulasekara to Amla, no run, fuller length delivery and swinging back into Amla, he presents the full face of the bat and defends it towards mid-on

Nuwan Kulasekara, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6 Malinga to de Kock, FOUR, lovely shot, de Kock doesn't miss out this time, another length ball on the pads, he gets inside the line and flicks it past mid-wicket for a boundary

0.5 Malinga to de Kock, no run, full and swinging onto de Kock's pads, he looks to flick and falls over, the ball was going well down leg

0.4 Malinga to de Kock, no run, Malinga shortens his length on off, dabbed away in front of point

0.3 Malinga to de Kock, no run, on a good length and just outside off, de Kock prods across and defends it

0.2 Malinga to de Kock, no run, Malinga keeps it full and on off, de Kock presents the full face of the bat as he blocks it towards mid-off

Just one slip in place

0.1 Malinga to Amla, 1 run, full and swinging into Amla's pads, clipped away wide of mid-on for a single, Amla is off and running straightaway

Amla and de Kock are at the crease. Amla is on strike. Malinga will open the attack

Welcome back.. We had a brief shower during the break, but everything looks fine now..

Mike Haysman reckoned during the pitch report that the ball would skid on and nibble around more under lights. Can the Sri Lankan bowlers force the series into the decider? Do join us back in a short while for part-two of this match.

The Steyn-less South African attack deserves credit for bouncing back after the Dilshan show. The hosts lost their last 5 wickets for a paltry 11 runs, folding inside their stipulated quota of 50 overs. After Dilshan got to a bright fifty, Mahela and Thirimanne anchored the innings, putting Sri Lanka in sight of a 285+ total. However, McLaren foiled Sri Lanka's plans with a fine spell of bowling, carrying on from where he had left off at Colombo.

49.2 Philander to Malinga, out Caught by M Morkel!! Sri Lankan have been wiped out for 267. Malinga holes out to long-on. This was fullish on off, Malinga swings hard but hits it straight down the gullet of big Morne at long-on. Malinga c M Morkel b Philander 0(2)

Philander to Malinga, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

49.1 Philander to Senanayake, 1 run, right in the blockhole on off, jammed out to cover

Vernon Philander [7.0-1-48-1] is back into the attack

48.6 McLaren to Malinga, no run, good length ball outside off, Malinga swishes and gets beaten. End of an impressive spell from McLaren. He returned figures of 10-0-48-4

Lasith Malinga, right handed bat, comes to the crease

48.5 McLaren to A Mendis, out Caught by de Kock!! Fourth wicket for McLaren. Mendis forays down the track, McLaren engineers a bouncer,the former was in two minds whether to play at it or bail out. He has his bat thrust upward in the air, the ball kisses the edge and carries through to de Kock, who snags a sharp catch. A Mendis c de Kock b McLaren 2(6)

McLaren to A Mendis, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

48.4 McLaren to A Mendis, no run, yorker fired outside off, Mendis fails to dig it out

48.3 McLaren to Senanayake, 1 run, full and straight, Senanayake ventures across and whips it away past square leg

48.2 McLaren to A Mendis, 1 run, A Mendis is being peppered with short balls. He was initially looking to sway away but belatedly ramps it over to third man

48.1 McLaren to Senanayake, 1 run, dug in short, Senanayake takes a couple of paces forward, mishits the pull in front of deep square leg. No hat-trick for McLaren

47.6 M Morkel to A Mendis, no run, shortish and on off, Mendis camps in the crease and drops it in front of his boot

47.5 M Morkel to A Mendis, no run, banged in short and outside off, Mendis sways back and lets it pass

47.4 M Morkel to Senanayake, 1 run, back of a length and around off, dabbed down to third man with an open face

47.3 M Morkel to Senanayake, FOUR, Sena enjoyed that hit. A bit of glove love between the duo. Length ball outside off, Senanayake props forward and lofts it over mid-off

47.2 M Morkel to A Mendis, 1 run, good length ball on middle and leg, Mendis nudges it to short mid wicket with little feet movement

Morne to complete his over..

18:18 Local Time, 12:48 GMT, 18:18 IST: Mendis and Sena make their way out to the middle for resumption. The South Africans are already on the field.

18:15 Local Time, 12:45 GMT, 18:15 IST: It has stopped raining at Pallekele. The covers are being peeled off the field. The dark clouds though are hovering over the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

18:12 Local Time, 12:42 GMT, 18:12 IST: Meanwhile, Cricket South Africa have some news for us - Good news, xrays show no fracture to Steyn's hand. Still has severe bruising so wont come back to field and will only bat if needed. #SLvSA

18:10 Local Time, 12:40 GMT, 18:10 IST: The steady drizzle has picked up. The umbrellas are up in the stands as the covers come onto the field. The ump tips the bails off and forces the players off the field. Now the ground-staff bring on the elongated covers.

47.1 M Morkel to Senanayake, 1 run, back of a length and on off, Senanayake opens the face of the bat and runs it down to third man

Ajantha Mendis, right handed bat, comes to the crease

46.6 McLaren to Priyanjan, out Caught by Duminy!! Make that a triple strike. Priyanjan has to depart now. This was dragged short and outside off, Priyanjan aims for the pull, splices it and deposits it into the hands of JPD at mid-on. Priyanjan c Duminy b McLaren 25(15) [4s-2 6s-1]

McLaren to Priyanjan, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Sachithra Senanayake, right handed bat, comes to the crease

46.5 McLaren to N Kulasekara, out Caught by de Villiers!! Another double-strike from McLaren. This was a length delivery on the stumps, Kulasekara goes for a crude mow across the line, does not get hold of it, skies it to cover off a top-edge. AB steadies himself and pouches it safely. N Kulasekara c de Villiers b McLaren 0(4)

McLaren to N Kulasekara, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

46.4 McLaren to N Kulasekara, no run, short and whizzing past Kula, who arches back and gets his noggin out of the way

46.3 McLaren to N Kulasekara, no run, full and on off, Kulasekara drills it to mid-on, there is a brief mis-communication between the wickets but no harm done

46.2 McLaren to N Kulasekara, no run, full and outside off, Kulasekara leans into the drive but can't beat cover

Nuwan Kulasekara, right handed bat, comes to the crease

46.1 McLaren to Mathews, out Caught by de Kock!! Mathews has nicked off. This was a good length ball moving away, Mathews looks to dab it away to deep third man with his feet planted to the ground, he gets a healthy nick that is snaffled by de Kock. Mathews c de Kock b McLaren 34(38) [4s-1 6s-1]

McLaren to Mathews, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

46.1 McLaren to Mathews, wide, sprayed miles wide outside off, Mathews had no chance of making a connection

Ryan McLaren [8.0-0-44-0] is back into the attack

South Africa are missing their gun bowler in Dale Steyn..

45.6 M Morkel to Mathews, 1 run, speared on the pads, Mathews whips it away to backward square leg, where Tahir throws himself onto the ground to make an agile stop. Nevertheless, 14 came off that over

43.3 McLaren to Priyanjan, FOUR, length ball outside off, Priyanjan throws the kitchen sink at it, the under-edge goes to the third man fence. The man at gully was a mere by-stander

43.2 McLaren to Priyanjan, 2 runs, short of length and outside off, Priyanjan rocks back and pulls it away wide of mid-on, Miller gives the chase and hauls the ball in. Mathews wanted three but Priyanjan was not interested

43.1 McLaren to Priyanjan, no run, good length ball on off, tapped to cover

42.6 Tahir to Mathews, no run, floated on middle and off, Mathews blocks it in front of the bowler

42.5 Tahir to Priyanjan, 3 runs, rapid fizzer outside off, Priyanjan is beaten for pace but manages to get it down to third man off an outside edge of sorts

Ashan Priyanjan, right handed bat, comes to the crease

42.4 Tahir to M Jayawardene, out Bowled!! Tahir nabs the prize scalp of MJ. The leggie sets off on a customary celebratory sprint. This was the quicker googly, turning in a bit as well, Jayawardene looks to slap it through cover but misses it entirely as the ball crashes onto the middle stump. M Jayawardene b Tahir 48(70) [4s-1]

Tahir to M Jayawardene, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

42.3 Tahir to Mathews, 1 run, dropped in front of mid-wicket for a quick single

42.2 Tahir to M Jayawardene, 1 run, seeing Jayawardene make additional room, Tahir darts it on the pads, clipped away to deep square leg, Faf swoops in on the ball, fires the throw, ump Long is in the way and he cops a jarring blow on the shoulder. He looks at the lighter side of it and shares a laugh with Faf

42.1 Tahir to Mathews, 1 run, darted full on off, whipped away to long on

Imran Tahir [8.0-1-30-1] is back into the attack

41.6 McLaren to Mathews, 1 run, Mathews races down the track, converts it into a full-toss and smashes it to sweeper cover

41.5 McLaren to M Jayawardene, 1 run, on a length and outside off, Jayawardene wants to skelp it through cover, he ends up slicing it to mid off

41.4 McLaren to M Jayawardene, no run, short and wide outside off, Jayawardene goes chasing for it and ends up beaten, rare false stroke from Jayawardene

41.3 McLaren to Mathews, 1 run, dug in short and on off, Mathews swats it away to deep square leg with loads of bottom-handed power

41.2 McLaren to M Jayawardene, 1 run, back of a length and outside off, Jayawardene uses the pace of McLaren and guides it down to third man

41.1 McLaren to Mathews, 1 run, good length ball on off, Mathews leans across and whips it to long on

Ryan McLaren [6.0-0-31-0] is back into the attack

40.6 Duminy to Mathews, 1 run, Duminy gives this some air outside off, Mathews presses it in front of square on the off-side to retain strike

40.5 Duminy to M Jayawardene, 1 run, nudged away to mid wicket

40.4 Duminy to M Jayawardene, FOUR, MJ now demonstrates the reverse-sweep. Fired on the leg-stump, Jayawardene reverses hands and swats it away to the sweeper cover fence. Fast hands did the trick there

40.3 Duminy to Mathews, byes, 1 run, quicker and flatter outside off, Mathews is beaten on the reverse-sweep and so is the keeper

40.2 Duminy to M Jayawardene, 1 run, pushed through on the pads, ticked to square leg

40.1 Duminy to M Jayawardene, 2 runs, floated on the pads, Jayawardene bends down and sweeps it to deep backward square leg, he bags a brace

Jean-Paul Duminy [8.4-0-41-1] is back into the attack

Not a very productive batting powerplay for Sri Lanka. Only 33 runs came from it.

39.6 Philander to M Jayawardene, 1 run, yorker hurled in at the base of the off-stump, Jayawardene squeezes it to backward point

39.6 Philander to M Jayawardene, wide, slower short ball outside off, more of an off-cutter, MJ ignores it, wide called by the ump, also one for the over

39.5 Philander to Mathews, 1 run, mighty full and outside off, some elaborate wristwork from Mathews forces the whip wide of mid-wicket

39.4 Philander to M Jayawardene, 1 run, MJ tries to make room but Philander follows him with a very full one outside off, swatted/paddled away but can't beat short fine leg again

39.3 Philander to Mathews, 1 run, near yorker, Mathews still whips it away to mid wicket

39.2 Philander to Mathews, FOUR, much shorter and outside off but that does not deter Mathews from making room outside off and flaying it over point

39.1 Philander to M Jayawardene, 1 run, back of a length and on the stumps, Jayawardene swivels on the back foot and mishits the pull as the ball goes only as far as short fine leg

Vernon Philander [6.0-1-38-1] is back into the attack

38.6 Tahir to Mathews, no run, back of a length and on off, skids onto Mathews, who punches it down the track, Tahir flings to his right to make a fine stop

38.5 Tahir to M Jayawardene, 1 run, Tahir hunts for the googly but drops it short on off and middle, pulled away to deep backward square leg

38.4 Tahir to Mathews, 1 run, sliding onto the pads, worked to square leg, MJ wants a couple but Mathews sends him back and rightly so

37.1 McLaren to M Jayawardene, no run, short and wide outside off, Jayawardene slaps it to point, he could have placed that better

36.6 M Morkel to M Jayawardene, 1 run, Jayawardene rounds off the over with another delicate dab down to third man

36.5 M Morkel to Mathews, 1 run, dug in short and just outside off, Mathews flashes it to deep third man

36.4 M Morkel to M Jayawardene, 1 run, Jayawardene opens the face of the bat on impact with this length ball outside off and glides it down to deep third man, that's meat and drink for Jayawardene

36.3 M Morkel to M Jayawardene, no run, on a length and on off, Jayawardene mis-hits the cover-drive as the ball wanders away in front of mid-on

36.2 M Morkel to M Jayawardene, no run, pitched up and on off, bunted towards cover

36.1 M Morkel to M Jayawardene, 2 runs, back of a length and outside off, Jayawardene uses the pace of Morkel and cuts it behind point, square third man gets across but MJ takes on McLaren's arm and collects a couple

Morne Morkel [7.0-0-32-1] is back into the attack

35.6 McLaren to M Jayawardene, 1 run, widish line outside off, Jayawardene employs soft hands as he late-dabs it down to third man

35.4 McLaren to Mathews, no run, back of a length and on off, punched to cover

35.3 McLaren to Mathews, SIX, Mathews sends the crowd into rapture. He charges down the track, converts the shortish ball into a length ball and launches it over long on for the first six (88mts) of the game

35.2 McLaren to Mathews, no run, on a length and on off, Mathews presses it to the right of McLaren

35.1 McLaren to M Jayawardene, 1 run, good length ball on the fourth stump, Jayawardene presses across and works it in front of fine leg

Ryan McLaren [4.0-0-18-0] is back into the attack

Batting powerplay time..

34.6 Duminy to M Jayawardene, 1 run, on the pads again, Jayawardene eases it wide of mid wicket and takes off for an alert single

34.5 Duminy to Mathews, 1 run, floated off-break on middle and leg, Mathews tickles it to short fine

31.5 M Morkel to M Jayawardene, 3 runs, fullish and on off, Jayawardene's dextrous wrists direct it wide of mid-wicket. Bit of tag team work in the deep. The throw is at the bowler's end, where Morne is caught unawares. Had the lanky pacer collected the ball and tipped the bails off, then Mahela would have been in some trouble

31.4 M Morkel to M Jayawardene, no run, angled in on off, Jayawardene may have got an inside edge onto the pads. He waves his bat at the umpire. Big inside edge and the ump spotted that

31.3 M Morkel to M Jayawardene, no run, back of a length and on off, tapped to point again

31.2 M Morkel to M Jayawardene, no run, MJ opens the face of the bat on impact with this length ball around off and guides it to point

31.1 M Morkel to Mathews, 1 run, on a length and on off, Mathews camps on the back foot and works it through square leg

30.5 Duminy to Mathews, no run, looped up outside off, Mathews props forward and taps it to point

Angelo Mathews, right handed bat, comes to the crease

30.4 Duminy to Dilshan, out Bowled!! Soft dismissal that, no hundred for Dilshan at Pallekele today. He shakes his head in disgust as he walks back to the hut. This was slid through on middle and leg from round the stumps, Dilshan hunts for a sweep but he makes a hash of it, the ball brushes the glove and dislodges the off-bail. The umpires did check for a possible no-ball but Duminy is okay on that count as well. Dilshan b Duminy 86(90) [4s-9]

Duminy to Dilshan, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

30.3 Duminy to M Jayawardene, 1 run, Jayawardene fetches this from outside off and sweeps it away to backward square leg

29.5 M Morkel to M Jayawardene, 1 run, Morkel bangs this one outside off, Jayawardene rides the bounce and ramps it over to third man, just a single though

29.4 M Morkel to M Jayawardene, no run, back of a length and on off, Jayawardene opens the face of the bat and runs it away but short third hunts it down

29.3 M Morkel to Dilshan, 1 run, pitched up and on off, Dilshan punches it back to the bowler, who was more taking evasive action, deflecting the ball to mid off

29.2 M Morkel to Dilshan, FOUR, cracking shot from Dilshan. Dragged short and outside off, Dilshan latches onto in a flash as he swivel-pulls it away to the deep mid-wicket at the fence

29.1 M Morkel to Dilshan, no run, back of a length and on off, mistimed punch to cover

28.6 Tahir to M Jayawardene, 2 runs, quicker and on the stumps, Jayawardene bends down and sweeps it away past square leg, Faf gets across and does well in the deep to limit it to just a brace

28.5 Tahir to Dilshan, 1 run, googly but dropped a tad short and outside off, Dilshan waits on it and back-cuts it to backward point, who makes a half-diving stop

28.4 Tahir to Dilshan, no run, pushed through quicker, a near yorker, Dilshan jabs his bat down and keeps it out

28.3 Tahir to M Jayawardene, 1 run, low full toss on on, flicked down to long on

28.2 Tahir to Dilshan, 1 run, flatter and on off, Dilshan drills it to long off

28.1 Tahir to Dilshan, no run, fullish and on off, punched to cover, straight to the fielder

27.6 M Morkel to Dilshan, 1 run, Morkel angles this one back into Dilshan. But it is a bit too staraight as Dilshan twirls his wrists and clips it down to fine leg

27.5 M Morkel to Dilshan, no run, short and angled across the right-hander, Dilshan flashes and misses as the ball scoots past the outside edge. Morne and de Kock exchange a few words and decline the possibility of a review

27.4 M Morkel to M Jayawardene, 1 run, back of a length and on off, Jayawardene is hurried onto the defensive push to mid wicket

27.3 M Morkel to M Jayawardene, no run, fraction back of a length and around off, Jayawardene dabs it wide of cover with soft hands

27.2 M Morkel to M Jayawardene, no run, good length ball and on off, Jayawardene defends it solidly

27.1 M Morkel to M Jayawardene, no run, shortish and outside off, Jayawardene steers it to point

Morne Morkel [4.0-0-20-1] is back into the attack

26.6 Tahir to M Jayawardene, 1 run, eased down to long on for a single

26.5 Tahir to M Jayawardene, no run, pushed through flatter and quicker, Jayawardene lines up for the sweep, does not get hold of it as he is rapped on the pads in front of middle and leg. Replays reveal that Mahela may have eked out an inside edge onto the pad and he lives on. Umpire Ruchira is forced to reverse his decision

MJ has been given OUT LBW! But the former SL skipper wants to review it, almost instantly. Did he get an inside-edge onto that? Jayawardene seems confident The TV ump Steve Davis takes his time, examining it from all possible angles. Jayawardene got some wood onto it and he survives. Good review from SL

23.4 Duminy to M Jayawardene, no run, flatter and well outside off, turned towards the on-side

23.3 Duminy to Dilshan, 1 run, Duminy gives this one plenty of air, driven down to long on for a single

23.2 Duminy to M Jayawardene, 1 run, flatter and on Jayawardene's pads, nudged behind square for a single

23.1 Duminy to Dilshan, 1 run, Dilshan comes down the track to a well tossed up ball and works it wide of mid-wicket for a single

Jean-Paul Duminy [3.4-0-20-0] is back into the attack

22.6 Tahir to Dilshan, 1 run, low full toss from Tahir, clipped away towards long on for a single

22.5 Tahir to Dilshan, no run, floated and well outside off, driven back at the bowler

22.4 Tahir to M Jayawardene, 1 run, tossed up and well outside off, Jayawardene gets forward and drives it to sweeper cover, off the mark with a single

22.3 Tahir to M Jayawardene, no run, the slider now, goes on with the arm , Jayawardene was playing for the spin, this one went straight on and beats the outside edge

22.2 Tahir to M Jayawardene, no run, the wrong 'un from Tahir, Jayawardene gets well forward and defends it

Mahela Jayawardene, right handed bat, comes to the crease

22.1 Tahir to Thirimanne, out Caught by Amla!! Tahir gets another freebie! This was a half-tracker form Tahir, short and on the stumps, Thirimanne was looking for the pull, doesn't get hold of the shot and ends up finding Amla to a nicety at deep mid-wicket. Thirimanne is gutted as he walks back to the hut. Thirimanne c Amla b Tahir 36(49) [4s-4]

Tahir to Thirimanne, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

21.6 Philander to Thirimanne, 1 run, short of a length and on Thirimanne's pads, tucked behind square for a single

21.6 Philander to Thirimanne, 1 run, to backward square leg

21.5 Philander to Thirimanne, no run, on a good length and just outside off, defended back toards the bowler

21.4 Philander to Thirimanne, FOUR, nicely played by Thirimanne, this was short and well outside off, Thirimanne waits on it, opens the face of the bat and ramps it over the keeper for another boundary

21.3 Philander to Thirimanne, FOUR, a slog from Thirimanne and he gets a boundary, this was full and just outside off, Thirimanne was clearing his left leg for the slog, gets a thick inside edge that beats the keeper and races away to the fence

Free Hit for Thirimanne

21.3 Philander to Dilshan, no ball, 1 run, the slower off-cutter from Philander, but he has overstepped, Dilshan steers it down towards third man for a single

21.2 Philander to Dilshan, no run, on a good length and well outside off, driven back at the bowler

21.1 Philander to Thirimanne, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, Thirimanne punched it to the right of extra cover where the fielder tumbles and deflects it away from mid-off

20.6 Tahir to Thirimanne, 1 run, 50-run stand between these two, this was given plenty of air by Tahir, eased down to long off for a single

20.5 Tahir to Dilshan, 1 run, more air on this one from Tahir, driven down to long off for a single

20.4 Tahir to Dilshan, no run, Tahir drops one short and just outside off, Dilshan makes room and cuts it straight to the fielder at cover point

20.3 Tahir to Dilshan, no run, flighted and on the stumps, Dilshan plays with an open face towards cover

20.2 Tahir to Thirimanne, 1 run, Thirimanne comes down the track to a well tossed up ball and drives it to long off for a single

20.1 Tahir to Dilshan, 1 run, low full toss from Tahir, driven down to long off for a single

Imran Tahir [2.0-0-10-0] is back into the attack

19.6 Philander to Thirimanne, no run, Philander keeps it full and on the off-stump line, driven back at the bowler

19.5 Philander to Thirimanne, no run, short of a length and just outside off, pushed towards mid-off

19.4 Philander to Thirimanne, no run, on a length and on the stumps, Thirimanne presses across and defends it

19.3 Philander to Dilshan, 1 run, fuller length delivery and well outside off, mistimed drive towards mid-off for a single

19.2 Philander to Dilshan, no run, full and a hint of angle back into Dilshan, he fell over as he looked to flick, gets an inside edge onto the pads

19.1 Philander to Thirimanne, 1 run, short of a length and well outside off, Thirimanne cuts it square past cover for a single

Vernon Philander [3.0-1-20-1] is back into the attack

18.6 Duminy to Thirimanne, 1 run, Duminy drops one shorter and just outside off, Thirimanne makes room and cuts it square on the off-side for a single

18.5 Duminy to Dilshan, 1 run, flighted and on Dilshan's pads, clipped in front of square on the on-side for a single

18.4 Duminy to Thirimanne, 1 run, flatter and on the stumps, punched down to long on for a single

18.3 Duminy to Thirimanne, no run, Duminy drifts one on off, driven back at the bowler

18.2 Duminy to Thirimanne, no run, pushed through flatter and on Thirimanne's pads, he looks to flick and misses

18.1 Duminy to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up and on off, Thirimanne drives it straight to the fielder at mid-off

17.6 M Morkel to Dilshan, no run, short of a length and just outside off, defended back at the bowler

17.5 M Morkel to Thirimanne, 1 run, fuller length delivery and well outside off, Thirimanne presents a straight bat as he drives it to deep cover

17.4 M Morkel to Thirimanne, FOUR, that's handy from Thirimanne, Morkel went short and on the stumps, Thirimanne gets on top of the ball and helps it very fine past the keeper for a boundary

17.3 M Morkel to Thirimanne, no run, loose drive from Thirimanne, this was full and wide from Morkel, Thirimanne went for the drive and met thin air

17.2 M Morkel to Thirimanne, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Thirimanne gets behind the line and defends it

17.1 M Morkel to Dilshan, 1 run, Morkel drops one short and on the stumps, Dilshan swivels across and pulls it past square leg for a single

16.6 Duminy to Thirimanne, no run, Duminy gives this one more air, driven back at the bowler

16.5 Duminy to Thirimanne, no run, Thirimanne shimmies down the track to a well flighted delivery and drives it back at the bowler

16.4 Duminy to Dilshan, 1 run, pushed through by Duminy, nudged in front of mid-wicket for a single

16.3 Duminy to Dilshan, 2 runs, Duminy drifts one on middle, Dilshan works it wide of McLaren at long on and wants the second run, he is sent back by Thirimanne but the fielder fumbles again and allows the run

16.2 Duminy to Dilshan, no run, tossed up and on off, Dilshan gets his bat in front of the pads in defence

16.1 Duminy to Dilshan, 2 runs, Dilshan comes down the track to a well tossed up ball and works it wide of long on, McLaren fumbles and allows a second run

15.6 M Morkel to Thirimanne, no run, fuller and just outside off, Thirimanne prods forward and defends it towards the off-side

15.5 M Morkel to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length and angling into Thirimanne, turned towards square leg

15.4 M Morkel to Thirimanne, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Thirimanne gets behind the line and defends it

15.4 M Morkel to Thirimanne, wide, the bouncer from Morkel, but this is way too short and way too high, called as a wide

15.3 M Morkel to Dilshan, 1 run, short of a length and well outside off, Dilshan gets on top of the bounce and cuts it towards deep cover for a single

15.2 M Morkel to Thirimanne, 1 run, length ball and angling into Thirimanne's pads, nudged away towards long leg for a single

15.1 M Morkel to Thirimanne, no run, on a length and angling into Thirimanne, defended with a straight bat

Morne Morkel [2.0-0-11-1] is back into the attack

Drinks are on the field now

14.6 Duminy to Thirimanne, 1 run, Duminy drifts one onto Thirimanne's pads, clipped wide of mid-wicket for a single

14.5 Duminy to Thirimanne, no run, Duminy gives this one plenty of air, looking to make the batsman play against the spin, Thirimanne drives but can't get it past mid-off

14.4 Duminy to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up and well outside off, Thirimanne comes down the track and drives it towards cover

14.3 Duminy to Thirimanne, 2 runs, Duminy gives this one more air, Thirimanne shimmies down the track and works it wide of mid-wicket for an easy brace

14.2 Duminy to Thirimanne, no run, flighted and on off, Thirimanne presses forward in defence

14.1 Duminy to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up and on Dilshan's pads, tucked towards short fine for a single

Jean-Paul Duminy [0.4-0-8-0] is back into the attack

13.6 McLaren to Thirimanne, FOUR, short, wide and four, easy pickings for Thirimanne, leans into the square cut and sends it racing past point for a boundary, his first of the innings

13.5 McLaren to Thirimanne, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Thirimanne gets behind the line and defends it in front of cover

13.4 McLaren to Dilshan, 1 run, full and wide from McLaren, driven square on the off-side for a single to deep point

13.3 McLaren to Dilshan, no run, tad fuller and on off, Dilshan prods forward and defends it

13.2 McLaren to Thirimanne, 1 run, short of a length and holding its line outside off, cut away square behind point for a single

13.1 McLaren to Thirimanne, no run, on a length and just outside off, Thirimanne gets behind the line and defends it

12.6 Tahir to Dilshan, no run, pushed through on off, Dilshan gets behind and defends it

12.5 Tahir to Thirimanne, 1 run, fraction too short from Tahir, allows Thirimanne to cut it square on the off-side for a single

12.4 Tahir to Thirimanne, no run, Tahir floats one on off, Thirimanne gets behind the line and defends it

12.3 Tahir to Dilshan, 1 run, Tahir gives this one more air, driven towards long off for a single

12.2 Tahir to Dilshan, 2 runs, the wrong 'un from Tahir, dropped it way too short though, pulled away wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace

12.1 Tahir to Thirimanne, 1 run, flighted and on the stumps, eased past mid-wicket for a single

11.6 McLaren to Thirimanne, 1 run, too straight from McLaren, ends up drifting onto Thirimanne's pads, worked behind square for a single

11.5 McLaren to Thirimanne, no run, McLaren comes from round the wicket and angles one back into Thirimanne, defended back at the bowler

11.4 McLaren to Dilshan, 1 run, full and angling into Dilshan, the bat turned in his hands as he looked to drive, calls for a quick single and gets it as the fielder at mid-on fumbled

11.4 McLaren to Dilshan, wide, now McLaren sparys one way outside off, another wide added to the total

11.4 McLaren to Dilshan, wide, McLaren sprays this one full and well outside leg, wide called

11.3 McLaren to Dilshan, no run, tad fuller and on off, Dilshan presses forward and defends it

11.2 McLaren to Dilshan, no run, McLaren shortens his length on off, Dilshan presses across and defends it towards the on-side

11.1 McLaren to Dilshan, no run, fuller length delivery and well outside off, Dilshan goes hard on the drive and mistimes it towards mid-off

10.6 Tahir to Thirimanne, 2 runs, Tahir drops this one short and gets it to spin back into Thirimanne, pulled away behind square for a couple of runs

10.5 Tahir to Dilshan, 1 run, Tahir dropped this one way too short, a real half-tracker, pulled away to deep mid-wicket for a single

10.4 Tahir to Thirimanne, 1 run, Tahir drifts one on off, worked away towards long on for a single

10.3 Tahir to Thirimanne, no run, the googly from Tahir, Thirimanne did not read it as he went back, gets his bat down in time and defends it

10.2 Tahir to Thirimanne, no run, flighted delivery and on off, Thirimanne lunges forward and defends it

A slip is in place

10.1 Tahir to Dilshan, 1 run, pushed through flatter and well outside off, Dilshan makes room and cuts it square on the off-side for a single

Imran Tahir, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack

9.6 McLaren to Thirimanne, no run, short of a length and on the stumps, Thirimanne presses across and defends it

The word is Steyn has suffered a bruise and will have a precautionary X-Ray on his thumb.

9.4 McLaren to Dilshan, no run, McLaren keeps it full and wide outside off, Dilshan drives it to the left of short cover where Amla is very alert

9.3 McLaren to Dilshan, no run, fuller length delivery and well outside off, Dilshan slaps it straight to the fielder at cover

9.2 McLaren to Thirimanne, 1 run, full and on Thirimanne's pads, clipped away behind square for a single, Thirimanne is off the mark

9.1 McLaren to Dilshan, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, Dilshan punches it back past the bowler and set off for a quick single, Thirimanne had to hurry back but the throw was at the bowler's end

8.6 M Morkel to Thirimanne, no run, Morkel comes from round the wicket and offers a bouncer first up, Thirimanne ducks out of the way

Lahiru Thirimanne, left handed bat, comes to the crease

8.5 M Morkel to Sangakkara, out Caught by de Kock!! Big wicket for Morkel, this was short and on Sangakkara's body, he was looking for the pull, gets cramped up and only manages to glove it to the keeper. The bowler was up in an appeal but Sangakkara did not wait for the umpire's decision, off he went. Sangakkara c de Kock b M Morkel 7(9) [4s-1]

M Morkel to Sangakkara, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

8.4 M Morkel to Dilshan, 1 run, tad fuller and well outside off, Dilshan presses across and gets an inside edge wide of mid-wicket for a single

8.3 M Morkel to Dilshan, no run, Morkel shortens his length on off, Dilshan looks to pull and mistimes it towards the on-side

8.2 M Morkel to Dilshan, FOUR, Dilshan continues to enjoy himself, this was full and wide from Morkel, Dilshan threw his bat at that and drills it past cover point for a boundary

Some repairs going on at Steyn's right thumb. Visuals showed he was grimacing in pain

8.1 M Morkel to Dilshan, no run, Morkel bangs one short an djust outside off, Dilshan is pulling it straight to Miller at mid-wicket

7.6 McLaren to Sangakkara, no run, McLaren bangs one short and on the stumps, Sangakkara ducks underneath and lets it go

Some droplets of rain across the ground, there is a big black cloud hovering over the stadium. Ominous signs here

7.4 McLaren to Dilshan, no run, tad fuller and on the off-stump channel, Dilshan mistimes the drive towards mid-on

7.3 McLaren to Dilshan, FOUR, this is excellent batting from Dilshan, McLaren banged one short and on the stumps, Dilshan was quick to swivel back, rolls his wrists and pulls it over square leg for a boundary

7.2 McLaren to Dilshan, no run, full and well outside off from McLaren, Dilshan goes hard on the drive, gets a thick inside edge that bounces towards short cover

7.1 McLaren to Dilshan, no run, full and wide from McLaren, was there for the drive, Dilshan slaps it straight to the fielder at cover

Ryan McLaren, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

6.6 M Morkel to Dilshan, 1 run, Morkel keeps this one full and wide outside off, driven wide of mid-off for a single

6.5 M Morkel to Dilshan, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Dilshan leans forward and defends it

6.4 M Morkel to Dilshan, FOUR, edged and four, length ball from Morkel, width on offer as well, Dilshan frees his arms and slashes at that, gets a thick edge that flies high and wide of Kallis at 1st slip

6.3 M Morkel to Dilshan, no run, good short ball from Morkel, well directed as well, Dilshan watches it all along, drops his gloves and sways away from the line

6.2 M Morkel to Dilshan, no run, Morkel shortens his length outside off, Dilshan punches it firmly but straight to the fielder at point

6.1 M Morkel to Sangakkara, 1 run, short of a length and just outside off, Sangakkara dabs it with soft hands in front of cover, calls for a quick single and gets it with ease

Morne Morkel, right-arm fast, comes into the attack

5.6 Philander to Dilshan, 2 runs, full and angling into Dilshan, Dilshan gets across and clips it past mid-wicket, another chase for the fielder and the batsmen get back for the second run

5.5 Philander to Sangakkara, 1 run, too straight from Philander, allows Sangakkara to work it wide of mid-on for a single

5.4 Philander to Sangakkara, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Sangakkara presses across and defends it

5.3 Philander to Sangakkara, FOUR, nicely played by Sangakkara, this was full and on off, Sangakkara gets a good stride forward and drives it past mid-on for anothjer boundary. This is turning out to be an excellent start for SL

5.2 Philander to Dilshan, 1 run, Philander keeps it full and well outside off, sliced away behind point for a single

5.1 Philander to Sangakkara, 1 run, fuller length delivery and on Sangakkara's pads, whipped away behind square on the on-side for a single

4.5 Duminy to Dilshan, FOUR, excellent use of the feet from Dilshan, comes down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and goes high over mid-off for a boundary

4.4 Duminy to Dilshan, 2 runs, Duminy tosses one well outside leg, Dilshan looks to sweep and gets an under-edge on that, Philander runs across from leg gully and keeps them down to a brace

4.3 Duminy to Dilshan, no run, Duminy comes from round the wicket and flights one on off, Dilshan gets forward and defends it

Jean-Paul Duminy, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Looks like Steyn has injured his thumb, the physio is out with his kit. We have a break in play. Dale Steyn is walking off. SA will hope it is not a major injury. Duminy will complete the over

4.2 Steyn to Dilshan, no run, that would have been a stunner had Steyn taken it, he was taking evasive action. This was pitched up on off, Dilshan was looking for a repeat of the previous shot, ends up spooning it back at the bowler. Steyn was taking evasive action, puts his hands up but the ball doesn't stick

4.1 Steyn to Dilshan, FOUR, cracking shot, Dilshan is looking in wonderful touch, this was pitched up by Steyn, Dilshan leans forward, presents the full face of the bat and drives it through the line, beats mid-off and races away to the fence

3.6 Philander to Sangakkara, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Sangakkara watches it along, plays it with soft hands and allows it to drop at his feet

3.5 Philander to Sangakkara, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, Sangakkara gets a big stride forward and defends it

Kumar Sangakkara, left handed bat, comes to the crease

3.4 Philander to K Perera, out Caught by Amla!! Early strike by Philander. Another failure for Perera, this was full and on his pads, Perera was looking to work it towards the on-side, looked like he played at it a bit too early, gets a leading edge that is easily taken by Amla at short mid-wicket. SA needed this wicket, they have broken through after a pacy start. K Perera c Amla b Philander 7(9) [4s-1]

Philander to K Perera, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

3.3 Philander to K Perera, no run, on a good length and holding its line outside off, Perera pokes from his crease, gets an inside edge onto his thigh pad

3.2 Philander to K Perera, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Perera stays behind the line and pushes it towards mid-off

3.1 Philander to K Perera, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Perera prods forward and defends it

2.6 Steyn to Dilshan, no run, on a good length and well outside off, Dilshan drives it on the up but straight to the fielder at short extra cover

2.5 Steyn to Dilshan, no run, now Steyn beats the outside edge of Dilshan, short of a length and shaping away, Dilshan was rooted to his crease as he slashed at that, lucky not to have edged it

2.4 Steyn to Dilshan, FOUR, top-edge and four, Dilshan is riding his luck here, Dilshan bangs one short and on the stumps, Dilshan was looking to pull, gets a top-edge that flies over fine leg who was in the ring, the ball rolls away past the ropes

2.3 Steyn to Dilshan, FOUR, edged and four, this was full and wide from Steyn, Dilshan throws the kitchen sink at that, gets a thick edge past the lone slip, it needed a 3rd slip to pouch that, third man is very square and the ball races away to the fence

2.2 Steyn to Dilshan, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Dilshan moves across and defends it back towards the bowler

2.1 Steyn to Dilshan, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Dilshan presses forward and defends it with an angled bat towards point

1.6 Philander to Dilshan, 3 runs, 11 runs from the over, back of a length and just outside off, Dilshan stands tall and punches it past extra cover, the timing is good but mid-off chases it down and saves a run for his team

1.1 Philander to K Perera, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Perera hops across and pushes it towards cover point

Vernon Philander, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6 Steyn to Dilshan, no run, tad fuller and in that channel outside off, Dilshan presses forward and defends it towards the off-side

0.5 Steyn to Dilshan, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Dilshan leans forward and defends it towards the off-side

0.4 Steyn to Dilshan, FOUR, lovely shot, fraction too full from Steyn, ends up offering a half-volley on middle, Dilshan prods forward and drives it all along the carpet, beats mid-on and races away to the fence

0.3 Steyn to Dilshan, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Dilshan presses forward and drives it towards cover

0.2 Steyn to Dilshan, 2 runs, short of a length and holding its line outside off, that one bounced on Dilshan, he does well to play it with soft hands as he stabs it wide of 2nd slip for a couple of runs

0.1 Steyn to K Perera, 1 run, Perera is off and running, this was pitched up and held its line outside off, Perera presented the full face of the bat and pushes it in front of mid-off for a single

K Perera and Dilshan are at the crease. K Perera is on strike. Steyn will open the attack

Steyn will start proceedings for South Africa. Two slips in place for him..

The umpires are out in the middle. They are followed by AB and his men. de Villiers is leading the huddle. We are set for the start of the 2nd ODI.

Pitch Report: The track is hard and there are a few cracks on the surface. It looks like a good track to bat on and the captain winning the toss should be looking to bat first', reckons Mike Haysman.

Unchanged elevens for both teams. The weather in Pallekele is dry, and there is no rain forecast as well. Hopefully we should have a great contest lying ahead.

Sri Lanka have won the toss and have opted to bat

South Africa dominated the first ODI, with a century from Hashim Amla and a superb fifty from skipper, AB de Villiers. Chasing 305, Kumar Sangakkara kept the hosts in the hunt with a fine 88, but with no support from the other end and fading light threatening to bring the D/L equations into play, Sri Lanka were always behind the eight ball. The two teams have now moved to Pallekele for the second match, the only D/N fixture of this series with the visitors closing in on a historic series victory, their 1st in Sri Lanka. Will the hosts force a decider at Colombo by winning this match? Hello, and a warm welcome to one and all for the second ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa. Toss and team details in a while..